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AOTrauma

The goal of the course This two-day course is focused on the current concepts of the diagnosis and treatment of the injuries to the lower limb. The participants should already have the basic knowledge of the AO principles of treating these injuries. However, basic principles will be reestablished and application of advanced techniques will be introduced. Lectures will be presented by experienced surgeons and will include specific cases that will be discussed. Attention would be paid to the

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Including Fractures around the Elbow Course structure This 4-day, Masters-level course comprises three 1-day modules. Participants also select one from a wide choice of 1-day self-directed learning modules. Goal of the course The goal of this course is to increase knowledge and skills for managing difficult and complex cases. State-of-the-art techniques and approaches, best practices for treatment, and the management of complications will all be addressed at a high level. Target participants

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Chairpersons Daniel Petek Hôpital Cantonal Fribourg, Switzerland Näder Helmy Bürgerspital Solothurn,Switzerland Goal of the course The AOTrauma Course—Advanced Principles of Fracture Management for Swiss Surgeons is part of the newly developed educational program teaching current concepts and fundamental principles in the treatment of injuries incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management. The AOTrauma Advanced Principles course builds upon the AO Principles and

AOTrauma

Course structure This 5-day, Masters-level course comprises three 1-day modules. Participants also select two from a wide choice of 1-day self-directed learning modules. Goal of the course The goal of this course is to present a broad perspective about the knee joint, aiming to understand the knee as an organ, constituted by specialized tissues that should work in a synergic way to promote optimal function. The concept is to integrate existing knowledge in the areas of orthopedic trauma, joint

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Discuss the concepts of stability, their influence on bone healing, and how to apply implants to achieve appropriate stability Plan a treatment based on assessment, imaging, classification, and decision-making Apply reduction techniques in fracture management with attention to the importance of the soft-tissue Use appropriate fixation techniques to treat diaphyseal and simple (peri)articular fractures Identify and discuss the special problems related to fractures in the immature skeleton, pelvic

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Proximal Femur–Tibial Pilon–Tibial Plateau Course structure This 5-day, Masters-level course comprises four 1-day modules. Participants also select one from a wide choice of 1-day self-directed learning modules. Goal of the course The goal of this course is to increase knowledge and skills for managing difficult and complex cases. State-of-the-art techniques and approaches, best practices for treatment, and the management of complications will all be addressed at a high level. Target

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Chairperson: Eric Thein Michael Dietrich Lausanne, Switzerland Zurich, Switzerland Goal of the course The AOTrauma Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management for Swiss Surgeons is part of a newly developed educational program teaching fundamental principles and current concepts in the treatment of injuries, incorporating the latest techniques in operative fracture management. The AOTrauma Basic Principles course is the initial step along the

AOTrauma

Goal of the course The AOTrauma Europe Masters Courses 2019 address current concepts and state-of-the-art treatment options in orthopedic trauma. Each course covers one or more topics and has been planned based on the common and critical patient problems related to the specific topic. Target participants The course is aimed at surgeons who have been practicing orthopedic trauma for many years and who are willing to share their experiences on the specific topic of the course. Participants should